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Powered by a network of more than one thousand researchers from around the world, the center is at the forefront of earthquake system science.

As the importance of Pacific Rim nations rises, they face a host of dangers, both natural and manmade. The Southern California Earthquake Center and other USC centers are working to prepare for these threats.

Would the ‘Big One’ live up to the Hollywood hype? Perhaps, but in different ways than the new movie San Andreas suggests.

The massive temblors in Haiti and Chile should serve as a warning for Angelenos. To prepare, the Southern California Earthquake Center housed in USC College created The Great California ShakeOut. On Oct. 21 at 10:21 a.m., USC, along with 6.9 million people, will participate in the annual drill.